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  • Road-Trip to Jodhpur & Jaisalmer

    After shifting to Jaipur, the constant itch to hit the road was always there. The options were too many and the routes beautiful. After much deliberation with my friend for all the locations, routes…
  • Skipped KTM, bought a Hero Xpulse

    These were selling out really fast so I had to act fast or wait for another month or so. After some negotiations with the Home Minister on why I needed a 4th motorcycle, and some masculine pep talk…
  • Jeep misleads customers in Brazil

    Jeep has been misleading customers in Brazil, Panama and many other countries about the Renagades 5 Star rating. Even though NCAP clearly states that automotive companies can use NCAP star rating…
  • Toyota Rumion launch soon...

    Looks like the Rumion is now set for a launch by September, according to Autocar India. Interestingly, this Indian-spec model sports a different front grille and alloy wheel design. The new Rumion…
  • What causes a car to skid?

    Sand, gravel, grit are all over the place on roads. Do they cause skidding? No, they do not. It's another of my Dad's Q&A session with me (might even have been a UK driving-test question too): What…
  • VW Taigun: 5 stars in Latin NCAP

    The Volkswagen Taigun has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by Latin NCAP. The car secured 39.99 points for adult occupant safety and 45 points for child occupant protection. The Taigun sold in…
  • The Maruti Invicto thread

    It’s funny how people were saying the ottoman seats in the hycross were just an unneeded gimmick but now many people are cancelling their invicto bookings over the ottomans not being present. Also…
  • Important info on Snake bites

    Fact is over 50% of snake bites are what are called dry bites. A venomous snake like a cobra will bite you, properly puncture your skin, but will not inject any venom into you. This is because snakes…
  • Rolls-Royce's Chauffeur Training

    I happened to read this article today that goes on to describe how Rolls-Royce has a special chauffeur training program in which drivers are specifically taught the ‘champagne stop’ - a special…
  • Toyota's new engine: 90% less CO2

    Chinese automaker GAC, in conjunction with Toyota, is said to have developed an internal combustion engine that runs on liquid ammonia. According to reports, the new IC engine is a 2.0-litre unit…
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